Elliott Payne
@ElliottForWard1
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Thank you, Ward 1! In 2021, you made history electing me as the first Black person to ever to represent our community. Tonight, you’re sending me back to City hall with 89.7% of the vote to finish what we started. I can’t wait to serve you another 2 years as your representative.
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My first commute to City Hall as Council President. We will keep working on making Minneapolis a place where everyone can bike, walk, and roll safely!
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Even when it feels like -33 outside I feel honored to ride my bike to City Hall to represent my neighbors in Ward 1!
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My statement on why I’m not seeking the Star Tribune Editorial Board’s endorsement.
If you want to learn more about my candidacy, I encourage you to check out the non partisan voter guides I’ve participated in (including the Star Tribune’s) or check out my website below.
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Free speech doesn’t mean free from consequences. This is horrifically offensive on so many levels. This sorry attempt at humor comes at the price of your credibility
@startribune
@grove
From Star Tribune Opinion's new editorial cartoonist, Mike Thompson: It's a bit noisy in Minneapolis
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Ward 1 neighbors, we did it! We showed that in Ward 1, we’re not afraid. We know that together, we can build a city that works for everyone, where we all belong. I can't wait to start that work together as your next Council Member.
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After being sworn in today for my second term in office, I’m excited to announce that I am running for President of the Minneapolis City Council. The City Council will meet on January 8th to vote for our new leadership team and structure.
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I’m excited to announce I will be a candidate for Vice President of the Minneapolis City Council when the City Council meets on Monday, January 10th to decide its new leadership structure.
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I received a very generous phone call from Council Member Kevin Reich congratulating me on my victory. We both shared our appreciation for the clean campaigns we both ran and I thanked him for his many years of service to Ward 1. I’m looking forward to a very smooth transition.
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Uber and Lyft had the ability to pay living wages to their drivers this whole time, but chose not to until the threat of regulation forced their hand. Do you trust their commitment?
JUST IN: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed an ambitious plan to raise pay and protections for Uber and Lyft drivers — but also announced an agreement with Uber over pay minimums.
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Inspired by the turn out for
@MFT59
this afternoon at City Hall. Minneapolis is a union town!!
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Out in Ward 1 knocking for
@keithellison
@MaryMoriarty
and the DFL ticket. Only 1 week left!
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My dad moved to Milwaukee to find opportunity & escape harassment in the South. I moved to Minneapolis to find opportunity & escape the segregation of Milwaukee. I want everyone who chooses to make the Eastside home to be able to—and feel as safe, welcome, & cared for as I have.
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Amir Locke should be alive today.
I ran for office because I wanted to prevent these tragedies. Regardless of the changes to the City’s government structure, I am committed to working with my colleagues to transform public safety.
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I stand with my colleagues and with our Somali and Muslim community. Northeast and Ward 1 is great *because* of our Somali and Muslim neighbors.
A statement from me,
@jeremiah4north
, and
@aishaforward10
on CM Rainville’s xenophobic comments today
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I cast my vote for the DFL slate up and down the ballot this primary including:
@keithellison
for AG
@IlhanMN
for Congress
@MaryMoriarty
for County Attorney
@wittforsheriff
for Sheriff
Make sure you vote tomorrow! Find your polling location here:
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I was disappointed to not to prevail in my run for Vice President of the City Council, but I’m proud of the public attention we brought to a process normally done behind closed doors.
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As we await the verdict in the Kim Potter trial, we need to remind ourselves that we have a duty to get to the root cause of these avoidable tragedies. Daunte Wright should absolutely be alive and with his family celebrating the holidays today.
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What happened at the Ward 10 convention today was an assault on the democratic process. I witnessed firsthand
@aishaforward10
's steadfast commitment to a clean & inclusive process and her incredible care for the safety of everyone in attendance today amidst unacceptable violence.
Today was horrifying, unacceptable, and indicative of the growing threat to progressive, pro-people candidates and movement leaders.
See my campaign’s statement on the violence perpetrated by the Nasri Warsame campaign at the Ward 10 convention today.
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If you believe in climate change and that we should take urgent action to address it, then you know we need to drastically reduce vehicle emissions. That’s why I’m working along side
@aishaforward10
to ensure 24/7 bus lanes for Hennepin Ave.
Ward 10 Council Member
@aishaforward10
says this inaction has gone on for too long. Working class, BIPOC constituents are calling for 24/7 bus lanes. She will use all tools at her disposal to get these 24/7 bus lanes!
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I joined 22,000 of my neighbors to sign a petition so that we could vote on the future of public safety. Regardless of your stance on this vision, you should have the chance to share your voice. Instead, the judicial system has been weaponized to silence the voice of the people.
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I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues to get this passed.
I'm giving notice of intent at our next full city council meeting on 2/10 to introduce subject matter for an ordinance amending the city charter and creating a department of public safety.
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It was a profound honor to be sworn in today as the first Black Council Member representing Ward 1. I'm proud to be a member of the first council in our city's history that is majority people of color.
I can��t wait to get to work on behalf of Ward 1 over these next 2 years.
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So proud to be represented by our Congresswoman
@IlhanMN
who again this week faced racist & islamophobic attacks from House Republicans. Grateful to be there tonight to welcome her back home and let her know we have her back!
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If we don't fund enforcement of worker protections, we aren't taking this problem seriously. That’s why
@emilykoskimpls
@aurinmpls
and I authored a budget amendment to expand co-enforcement this year, and a legislative directive to establish sustainable funding for years to come.
Wage theft in Twin Cities costs low-wage workers $86M a year, study finds
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Ward 1 neighbors, we did it. We took our seats at the table of local democracy in record-setting numbers, and we stood up for the strong progressive values we share. I am overjoyed to announce that the
@MinneapolisDFL
has endorsed our campaign for City Council.
🧵3/12 DFL ward delegates endorsed Elliott Payne for Ward 1 with 78.2%.
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It was great being able to take the 3rd Ave bridge in to city hall this morning!
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An update from
@AnimalesBbq
! So glad we will be able to have them keep serving up great BBQ in Ward 1 through the season.
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Here were my comments in committee today around the appointment of Heather Johnston to be the permanent City Coordinator and around the staff who are speaking out about the toxic and racist culture in the department.
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Attacks against Trans kids are increasing across the country and here in Minnesota. We all need to work together to
#ProtectTransKids
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I’m ashamed at the way rent stabilization was voted down today. This vote was to stop a policy from being forwarded to committee for further discussion and deliberation before eventually being sent to the voters on the ballot.
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A beautiful afternoon knocking doors in Windom Park for
@keithellison
@MaryMoriarty
and the DFL ticket. Just knocked on the door of the triplex I lived in when I moved to NE 20 years ago and they are voting DFL!
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Two teens died last night in our Ward and three more are still injured from a deadly crash at Lowry & Hayes following a high speed chase by the Robbinsdale Police. This was a preventable tragedy.
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Minneapolis residents didn’t need to wait for the Department of Justice to tell us we have a crisis in policing. We didn't need to wait for the MDHR to tell us that crisis uniquely affects our Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities.
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Out on Central this morning with our Edison Educators. My conversations this morning told me they are very committed to getting back into the classroom once they have the safe and stable schools our kids deserve!
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Ward 1 DFLers, it’s an honor to have earned your endorsement today by acclimation. I can’t wait to take your strong mandate back to city hall so we can finish what we started.
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High speed chases are not safe for the police, the people they are pursuing, or for the community.
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Lots of Pillsbury Pride on the picket line for
@MFT59
with
@EducationMN
&
@DeniseSpecht
! So many of the Pillsbury educators I talked with today graduated from NE MPS schools and live in the Ward. This is what we mean when we say *community* schools!
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Great to be in community to celebrate democracy. We all deserve safety, that’s why I voted
#YesOn2
and so should you.
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Council leadership is normally decided privately behind closed doors without the public knowing who the candidates are or what their vision is for the upcoming Council term, but I didn’t run for office to follow “business as usual”.
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My name is *Elliott* and my position has been clear publicly. Just look at this Star tribune from August 24th:
“If Open Streets is a priority for the council, said First Ward Council Member Elliott Payne, the support needs to be in the city budget.
Tomorrow, the
@CityMinneapolis
City Council
will meet for a public budget hearing. These are the Council Members that support funding
@OpenStreetsMPLS
, and more importantly, those that have not yet publicly voiced support.
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Anyone who is paying attention to the Roof Depot site knows this issue is not just about an urban farm vs. our water infrastructure. This is about our legacy of polluting the communities with least resources to protect themselves.
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It was an honor to officially file for re-election this morning as your DFL endorsed candidate for Ward 1 City Council. I love representing Ward 1 so much that I made sure I was the very first candidate to file for office across the City!
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On the line with Sheridan, Webster, and Edison. Our NE schools are united!
@edison_mft
@MFT59
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On the line with Pillsbury and they are always playing great music. Our Educators do a lot more than just work 9-5 everyday!
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On the line marching in solidarity with
@mnnurses
on the first day of their historic strike. Nurses consistently show up for all of us in our greatest time of need, now all of us need to show up for them.
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This country has been built on worker exploitation. This ordinance was about the City Council standing up today for workers rights and I’m proud we passed this ordinance today.
My comments in support of our Transportation ride share workers protections ordinance that passed the Council today.
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Hello Eastside! My name is Elliott Payne. The challenges of this moment demand active leadership to bring us all together. That's why I'm running to represent all of Ward 1 on Minneapolis City Council.
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Thanks
@MaryMoriarty
for coming out and knocking with me today! Be like Mary and join us this week as we hit the doors
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Finished up a great 2nd day of orientation with my future colleagues by showing off our new badges! I’ve really enjoyed meeting city staff and getting to know my fellow newly elected Council Members. I can’t wait to get to work for Ward 1!
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Standing room only tonight with
@aishaforward10
at Bottineau Park in Ward 1 for a conversation with
@ISAIAHMN
on how people can get involved and help the City Council take much needed action on housing, youth programming, climate action, and so much more. Time to get to work!
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Northeast is a very safe part of the city.
Just across the river in North, two little kids have been shot in less than a month. A 10-year-old and now an 8-year-old.
Until children in North are as safe as children in Northeast, there is no such thing as "public safety" in Mpls.
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My Mom came up from Iowa and is heading out on the doors! I can’t wait for so many of neighbors to meet her tonight at Bau Haus. There’s only 3 hours left until polls close, get out and vote now
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I believe in transparency, and the public has a right to know who is vying to lead their City Council and what their priorities will be.
I’m running for Council Vice President to advance a strong progressive agenda for the future of our city.
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Join me this Saturday April 1st
@PILLLARSkate
from 1-3 PM for a meet & greet and fundraiser with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar! This is a perfect opportunity to come meet me and Rep. Omar and support my campaign. If you can’t make it you can always donate at
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Saw our crews out working hard as I biked to City hall this morning. Stay home if you can today and report any issues to 311. Stay safe everyone!
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Congrats to
@slice
opening up just outside of Ward 1 on Central & Hennepin! Always love to welcome Black owned businesses into Northeast!
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The sun is shining in solidarity with our Edison Teachers and ESPs this morning. Thank you
@edison_mft
for fighting for our students!
#SafeAndStableMPS
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Great conversations on the doors so far this afternoon in Waite Park!
@keithellison
has been fighting for us for years, now we have 3 days left to fight for him and the entire DFL ticket. Time to get out on the doors, talk to your friends & neighbors, and get out the vote!
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First and foremost, we need to address the housing crisis facing Minneapolis. This starts with the urgent need for a strong rent stabilization policy that caps annual rent increases at 3%.
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I’m grateful for this reporting on the delays in the launch of our mental health response. I’ve seen first-hand how our work to get mental health support to people in crisis has been undermined by MPD and pro-police staff. It’s time the public knows, too.
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The pin means a lot to me and I proudly wear it everywhere! Thanks
@StonewallDFL
Love to see our newly elected city councilmember
@ElliottForWard1
sporting his Stonewall DFL pin on the 'CCO
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I can’t wait to kick off my Re-Election campaign next Monday 11/21 from 6-8 PM at Bauhaus. It’s been an honor to represent Ward 1 and I can’t wait to spend the next year earning your support again. Join me and this amazing co-host list on Monday!
Donate:
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Your voice matters, make sure it's heard. Polls are open until 8pm!
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Join us tomorrow at 3 PM at the MFT building for our NE Door Knock & Labor Rally! Come out and support
@keithellison
,
@IlhanMN
,
@MaryMoriarty
,
@KariDziedzic
,
@SydneyJordanMN
,
@mohamudnoor
, and school board candidates.
Register here:
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I’m running for Council President to advance a strong progressive agenda that the voters mandated us to deliver on during the November election.
As Council President I will help lead our Council to:
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Proud to testify today at the Senate in support of Earned Sick & Safe Time. Minneapolis is one of 4 cities in MN that already passed this policy and we’ve seen firsthand how it especially helps people of color, women, and low wage workers. Let’s get this done statewide!
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We also need to create more housing, make historic monetary investments in public and deeply affordable housing, expand access to homeownership, and pass a Renters' Opportunity to Purchase ordinance.
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MPD celebrates “hunting” our neighbors and puncturing tires. This is not the behavior of a police force that expects accountability or sees our city’s residents as human beings with rights, deserving of respect. We need a department of Public Safety now.
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As the mayor & his allies tried and failed to intimidate the courageous GFS community, law enforcement killed
#WinstonSmith
just a short bike ride away. Weeks like this, it’s hard to have hope. But because of my Ward 1 neighbors, I still do. My statement 👉🏾
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Today marks 3 weeks until Election Day! Come out to our NE Labor Rally & Doorknock this Saturday at 3 PM to support
@keithellison
@IlhanMN
@MaryMoriarty
@KariDziedzic
@SydneyJordanMN
@mohamudnoor
Register here:
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-Pass progressive, commonsense policy & a budget that reflects our community’s values.
-Unify City Council to be a successful check and balance to the Mayor’s Administration.
-Ensure residents receive high quality, timely, and equitable city services.
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This is the first Council elected after the murder of George Floyd. In a very divided election cycle, there was broad consensus around the need for increased alternatives to policing along with reform of our police department.
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Couldn’t wait to get into the office for my first in person council meeting!
Very excited to be in person and on the dais for the first time as the Vice Chair of our Public Health & Safety committee today. You can follow along here:
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Out on the doors tonight in Logan Park. Only 6 days until Election Day, make your plan to vote now!
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For years I’ve been biking to city hall no matter how cold it is. You can definitely expect that to continue if elected to City Council! Thanks for your support
@chrisjohnmeyer
!
One reason I love Elliott Payne is because he’s a huge advocate for winter biking. Please vote
@ElliottForWard1
if you live in ward 1! And listen to what he has to say about winter biking. Don’t let the cold scare you, you warm up right away!
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We’re witnessing history in the Labor Movement right here in Minneapolis. Excited to stand with my union
@seiumn
284 today outside of city hall.
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Neighbor, I need your help.
I need you to believe Black people when we tell you police violence is an emergency.
I need you to know change is possible, change cannot wait, and change cannot happen without your help.
I need YOU to claim your power.
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In the rain with Pillsbury in the stretch circle yesterday and with the NE middle school snowman today. Grateful for the creativity of our Ward 1 educators! I hope they are able to get a fair deal and get back in the classroom like they want soon!
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For the first time in our City's history, we have a City Council that is majority people of color and it is essential we have a Council Vice President with the lived and professional experience necessary to deliver on this crucial work.
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You sent us to City Hall with a clear mandate to deliver a people-first agenda: we must address the housing crisis facing Minneapolis. We must create a public health response to homelessness.
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I can’t wait to caucus tomorrow night for
@IlhanMN
! I hope you will join me in turning out and signing up to be a delegate to your Senate District convention. Find your caucus location here:
Thank you
@melissahortman
,
@Jamiemlong
,
@irenekfernando
,
@ElliottForWard1
, and all of these leaders for joining me in the fight for progressive values in Washington.
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Proud to be endorsed by
@SydneyJordanMN
! Since taking office Rep. Jordan has been a transit champion securing major investments in transit for our community. Earlier this year she also passed free school meals for all kids in our state. It's honor to serve alongside her!
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On the line this morning with my partner on the park board
@menz4parkboard
In addition to being on the Park Board, Billy is a Teacher at Edison. Thank you for your service to our community in so many ways!
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Today I officially filed to be on the ballot as the DFL endorsed candidate for City Council in Ward 1. Tonight is a big campaign finance deadline and we are only $1,000 short of our goal. Can you contribute to our campaign to help us reach our goal?
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Ward 1 neighbors: Until children in North are as safe as children in Northeast, there is no such thing as "public safety" in Minneapolis.
Come stand up for ALL our kids this Sunday. Meet at Marshall & Lowry, 3:45pm, and bike to the Peace Walk. Details 👇🏾
🗣 all NE folks 🗣
a group of us will be meeting @ 3:45pm on Sunday, May 30 at the SW corner of Marshall Ave & Lowry at Edgewater Park. we will bike to the Peace Walk for Aniya, Trinity & Ladavionne that begins at 36th & Penn Ave N.
NE & North solidarity, plz join us!
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Historically, Council leadership has been decided behind closed doors. When the people who elected us don’t know the candidates or their visions, politics – not our residents’ aspirations – is in the driver’s seat. More often than not, this business as usual favors the status quo
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As a staff member who led the work creating the city’s behavioral crisis response team, I’m uniquely qualified to continue leading this work as Council Vice President.
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Holding space with community downtown. I’m committed to doing everything I can to protect access to abortion in Minneapolis.
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There is precedent for a newly elected Council Member being elected as Vice President. Just four years ago, Council Member Andrea Jenkins was elected unanimously to be Council Vice President without ever having served as a Council Member.
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At a time when staff retention and morale are at an all-time low, I will bring a relatable perspective as a former staff member to my efforts at improving the culture at City Hall and the relationships between city staff and city council.
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Minneapolis voters empowered their City Council to craft such a policy last November just as our neighbors in Saint Paul voted to approve a similar policy. But rent control alone will not solve our housing crisis.
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